Accountant Job Grand Forks area,North Dakota USA,Accounting

Position Summary:

The Financial Accountant role is part of a team of professionals striving to produce accurate and timely financial reporting. The individual will support the finance department by managing daily accounting tasks of moderate difficulty.

Steffes Benefit Plan Includes:

Competitive Low Deductible/Low Out-of-Pocket Medical Insurance Plan
Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous 401K matching
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays + Paid Personal Days
Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Mental Health & Wellbeing Resources
Paid Military Leave
Education Assistance Program
Paid Paternity Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave
Paid Jury Duty Leave
Employer-paid Virtual Physical Therapy Program

Steffes Core Values:

Trust: We promote growth and long-term success by making wise decisions with trust as an essential component.
Respect: We unleash creative talents of our diverse workforce by treating each other the way we would like to be treated.
Teamwork: We believe people achieve much more by working together.
Integrity: We follow through and keep our word while being open, honest, ethical, and fair.
Safety: We view our co-workers as family members of our business and strive to ensure safety for all.
Humility: We recognize and appreciate strengths and contributions beyond oneself. We are modest, genuine, and authentic.

Key Responsibilities

Demonstrate proficient knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), consolidation, and

Obtain knowledge of Steffes’ ERP and payroll processing systems and follow procedures required to maintain and generate necessary computer reports.

Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in collaborative manner with customers, suppliers,co-workers, and management.

The following duties will be assigned as either primary responsibilities or backup/cross-training responsibilities:

Participate in the month-end close process by preparing accurate and timely journal entries and expense accruals.
Reconcile general ledger accounts and perform account analyses to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records and statements.
Monitor inventory-related accounting transactions and reconcile records related to stock movements.
Investigate and resolve inventory transaction discrepancies and manufacturing variances.
Process information related to biweekly payroll and census reporting.
Maintain fixed asset records. Track, capitalize, depreciate and dispose of property, equipment, and technology.
Evaluate and analyze purchase price variances and freight costs.
Ensure accurate and timely filing of state and federal compliance reports including sales and use tax, Secretary of State annual reports, personal property taxes, and vehicle registrations.
Prepare analytical reports and metrics in support of operational activities.
Draft required schedules and work papers for annual audits and external tax reporting functions.
Update/create standard operating procedures in accordance with company policies

Other duties or special projects as assigned.

Help company meet its Strategic, Quality, and Safety objectives.

Identify improvements to financial reporting processes.

Core Expectations:

Customer Service
- Demonstrate excellent customer service and display a positive attitude and behavior consistent with the Steffes Code of Conduct and Core Values.
Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) – Perform work in compliance with EHS training and identified procedures/standard work. Report any EHS incident or concern to your supervisor immediately. Cooperate and contribute to the overall success of the EHS program.
Quality – Participate in job-specific training. Complete work as indicated by standard work, processes, and/or procedures. If…